Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55795

The 55795 zip code is home to two schools, Willow River Elementary and Willow River Secondary, both part of the Willow River Public School District. While Willow River Elementary demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Math and Science, Willow River Secondary struggles with proficiency, especially in Math and Reading.

Willow River Elementary stands out with relatively high proficiency rates in Math and Reading, especially in the lower grades, and exceptional performance in Science, with over 59% proficiency in 5th grade. The school also maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.9. In contrast, Willow River Secondary faces challenges, with low Math and Reading proficiency, particularly in the upper grades, and a 4-year graduation rate of only 84.2% and a higher dropout rate of 7.8%.

Both schools have a highly homogeneous student population, with over 89% White students, and face economic challenges, as indicated by their relatively high free/reduced lunch rates. These factors may contribute to the academic performance disparities observed between the elementary and secondary schools. To address these issues, the schools could explore ways to increase racial diversity and address socioeconomic disparities, while Willow River Secondary focuses on improving Math and Reading proficiency.